Why in the news?

• Qatar hosted peace deal between Pakistan and Afghanistan (Taliban).

Qatar

• Location: It occupies the Qatar Peninsula on the northeastern coast of the Arabian Peninsula in the Middle East.
• Capital: Doha
• Bordering Countries: Saudi Arabia
• Bordering Waterbodies: Persian Gulf, Gulf of Bahrain.
• International Groupings: Non -NATO allay, OPEC , Gulf Cooperation Council, Arab League